From RhysH - Basileans and Werewolves

 Rhys' entry this week is more troops for his Mantic Basileans and two Wargames Atlantic Werewolves.

First up are three Elohi, monstrous infantry for the Basileans.

These are big models, 54mm. That's a 28mm Wargames Atlantic werewolf next to him.

Kings of War has a lot of options for unit sizes but three is a normal size for these guys.

Their wings are quite nice, even if the rest of them is a little bit bendy.

Next up are two battle cats for the Basileans. It's really one and a mount with no rider, but who's really counting.

The one on the right is from Vanguard and is noticeably better than the older one.

You can really see the armor from this angle.

They are both very dynamic poses.

Continuing the theme are nine panther riders. In the Basilean army the light troops are female and their fast cavalry are riding these big cats.

Lances and shields, but light armor.

Rhys followed the colors of the studio army with blue and white tabards.

Again, you can see the dynamism of the poses of these models. They are soft PVC plastic, but if they get re-done in hard plastic they will be pretty amazing.

The last entry is two Wargames Atlantic werewolves. I bought this box for Silver Bayonet and Rhys managed to talk me out of two of them for LotR/MESBG.

These are a new release, perfectly timed for The Silver Bayonet. They are a very nice modular kit with lots of options for posing.

Rhys went for a darker, grassier base on these than he normally chooses.

These stand the same height as a 28mm figure. Many werewolves are significantly bigger than the humans they turned out of. Rhys and I like the size on these.

This entry is: 

Two 28mm infantry x 5pts = 10pts

Two 28mm cats x 5pts = 10pts

Nine 28mm cavalry x 10pts = 90pts

Three 54mm Infantry x 10pts = 30pts

Total = 140pts

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Oh what a bunch of nasty beasties! Well done!

You must have had alot of fun with these bad boyz ... I particularly like the wings on the Elohi Infantry. and werewolves are always scary, especially giant ones!

I'm looking forward to seeing what you next paint

Cheers

Sarah

From JohnE: 28mm Napoleonic Gothic Horror [Fantasy] (110 Points)

Well, here it is - the final post of this year, and I think I fell 5 points short of my goal. Not surprising, it's more stuff for The Silver Bayonet. There's a troll here in the mix so asking for Fantasy bonus points.

Cheers everyone!

Up first, a troll from Reaper. I have no idea how that lower mandible is supposed to function.

 

 

 

 

Next, the Bandits and Army Deserters packs from North Star. These were fun to paint. Lots of character here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calling back to the beginning of The Challenge, here's the rest of my wolf pack. Most of these are from Bad Squiddo.

 

 

 

 

 

And finally, a pair of vampires from North Star. Love the hair.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As they say in the Challenge Studios, "that's a wrap!" Thanks to all for the lovely comments along the way, and I wish you all the best in 2023 and beyond.

Points Summary

17x 28mm foot @ 5 points = 85 points

Fantasy (Blue Pass) bonus = 20 points

Total = 105 points

Friday Minion troll bonus +5

Grand Total = 110 Points!

Friday Minion: Well that troll's a big fella, 5 points seems a bit stingy to me, if we score him at a more generous 10, that means you just squeak up to your finish line. Congrats John!

Great stuff once again, that pack of wolves looks scary, and the characterful bandits and deserters for Silver Bayonet came out brilliantly, even if the posies are a bit unimaginative.

Great to have you with us in AHPC Studios once again John, see you next year!

From JohnE - 28mm Gothic Horror - (25 Points)

Note from Tamsin: It seems that Minion Miles accidentally scheduled this to post on the 3rd, rather than the 10th which means that people might miss it. I've rescheduled it to appear in today's (11th) list. 

My son and I have finally started playing The Silver Bayonet, so why not throw more monsters in the mix? Here are some offerings from Bad Squiddo and North Star.

First up are some vampire brides from Bad Squiddo. I used Scale75 Instant Colors to give them a washed-out undead vibe.

 

Next we have some living scarecrows from North Star. Standard technique of acrylics and washes.

 

 

Points Summary:

5x 28mm foot @ 5 points = 25 points

Total = 25 points

Minion Miles: Yes there's even more form JohnE who really needs to learn to combine his posts, I'll be sending him a editing bill!  :)